5 non-American NBA players who could win MVP in the next 5 years

#3 Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons (#25) of the Philadelphia 76er

Ben Simmons was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Sixers in the 2016 NBA Draft. But he didn't feature due to a right foot injury.

He got his start in the 2017-18 season, leading the team in assists, and was second behind Joel Embiid in points and rebounds. That helped him in getting named the 2018 NBA Rookie of the Year.

Simmons, who is an Australian, is well on his way to becoming an MVP in the next few years. The 76ers' point guard is a three-time NBA All-Star player. He has been selected twice to the All-Defensive First Team.

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#4 Domantas Sabonis

Domantas Sabonis (#11) of the Indiana Pacers

Domantas Sabonis, who plays for the Indiana Pacers, debuted in the NBA in 2016, when he was drafted as the No. 11 overall pick by the Orlando Magic. He was later traded on draft night to the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he spent his rookie season before being traded to the Pacers.

The 25-year-old power forward is a two-time NBA All-Star, who could be named the NBA MVP in the near future. He led his team in rebounds and assists in the 2020-21 season, tallying 12 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game.

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#5 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (#2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his way into the NBA as the 11th overall pick in the 2018 draft by the Charlotte Hornets. He was traded to the LA Clippers on draft night in an exchange with Miles Bridge. He stayed with the Clippers only for his rookie season, which saw him selected into the 2018-19 All-Rookie Second Team.

He was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder on July 10, 2019, in exchange for Paul George. On his debut in the Thunder shirt, Gilgeous- Alexander registered 24 points, four rebounds and one assist to help the team secure a win over the Mavericks.

He became the second-youngest player to record a triple-double stat line of 20 points, 20 rebounds and ten assists in a single game since 1991 (also Russell Westbrook).

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 23.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game with a field goal of 50.8% in the NBA last season, leading the team in points and assists. The OKC shooting guard is another future MVP candidate.